Critics Debate Gentle Yet Rigid Literary Standards
The Jackson Herald notes Mr. Shan F Bullock and others argue that soft edged "considerate" criticism dulls truth. Old vigorous styles praised, while Denmark plans to display artisan rail craft to educate the public, suggesting art in daily life may benefit society beyond museums.
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Shan F. Bullock
Engiteh
Bullock
New York Post
Mr. Bullock
Henley
Japan
Denmark
Berlin Learns American Style Messenger Boys
Berlin has welcomed messenger boys styled after the American system replacing the red capped Dienstmanner. The term Moseing boys meaning boys of brass spreads as locals first mistook them for naval cadets or Salvation Army. So far the experiment has not become a permanent fixture.
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Berlin
Devlin
New York
Naval
Salvation Army
Movement for a fee on phone lines faces approval
The Indianapolis Star notes the dokomo movement for a fee from lovers who use telephone lines will meet general approval. Party lines resist the idea, arguing it imposes on many. If couples receive only "sweet nothings" the tariff would be burdensome and merits redress.
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Dokomo
Spe
Indianipelly
London Woman Sentenced Five Years For Fraud
A London woman received a five year prison term after being convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses by impersonating J. Vietpont Morken. The case notes a moral about nature not binding the world.
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London
Eng
Prisod
J. Vietpont Morken
Chicago professor ponders Gattu 2 centuries
A Chicago professor predicts that in a few thousand years women will weave and grow beards. The Washington Post notes the idea, suggesting by then women may learn to keep hair long enough to be shaved.
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Chicago
Gattu
Washington Post
A European Encounter and a Cryptic Plea for Mercy
In a moonlit hotel reading room, a mysterious woman offers unexpected sympathy to a guilt-wracked American. He rejects her pretense but is drawn to her daring allure and hints at a life-changing quest to atone. The pair spar over race, reputation, and possible romance as he departs with unresolved tension.
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English Journal
Pagdon
Moneleur
Walla
Monsieur
Tunde
Chapter VI The Other Woman
The essay argues that imagination rivaling home life and social duties tempts men to abandon prudence and conscience. It notes rare cataclysms that disrupt long habits, pushing individuals beyond familiar landmarks and toward reckless, impossible acts driven by longing and fantasy.
Countess Sarahoff Wins and Loses in a Romantic Quest
The narrator recalls a pivotal morning marked by renewed hope as a mysterious goddesslike woman enters his life. He resolves to pursue a perilous mission, aiming to save a life and redeem weakness with a strong purpose, while pondering if his quest resembles medieval knightly rescues. TO BE CONTINUEY.
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Countess Sarahoff
Diana
Tipping Critique Sparks Hotel Union Talk in New York
John C. Risley of Detroit spoke at the International Society of Hotel and Restaurant Employees convention in New York, denouncing tipping as a rich source for workers and likening public ignorance to a chaotic political meeting where a bystander called for “Order” while begging for beer.
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John C. Risley
Detroit
New York
International Society of Hotel and Restaurant Employes
Phbliic
Patron Saint of Lawyers in Taunton Bar Debate
The Taunton Massachusetts Bar Association sought a patron saint but failed to agree. A committee including Francis H. T. Maxwell visited New York, selecting a marble saint from a gallery. Maxwell pointed to the figure of the devil being driven by St Michael, declaring, This one will do.
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Francis H. T. Maxwell
Taunton
Mase
Bar Association
Maxwell
New York
Hoe
Devil
St. Michael
Golf Player George Harrie Struck by Lightning Near Glasgow
A thunderstorm near Glasgow fatally struck golf player George Harrie. The bolt ripped his clothing and boots and left a three foot deep hole at the spot. His teeth were damaged by the strike.
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Glasgow
George Harrie
New York Builders Invest Vast Daily in Land and Housing
New York developers commit about 690000 dollars each day to land and new housing for apartment dwellers, signaling robust urban growth and ongoing construction activity in the city.
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New York
New York City
Bad Dreams From Coffee Poisoning and a Cure
A man recalls severe sleep disturbance headaches and digestive issues caused by coffee. After substituting Postum ten days, his nerves stabilize and he sleeps and writes normally. He credits leaving coffee and urges others to try Postum. He mentions reading The Road to Wellville as supportive reading.
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Fie
Wellville
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